($581+) Orlando, FL to Lafayette, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Orlando, FL to Lafayette, LA

For the 750-mile move from Orlando, Florida, to Lafayette, Louisiana, full-service movers cost between $1,551 and $7,165. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $299 - $1,992 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Orlando generally start around $188 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Orlando to Lafayette:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,551 - $4,199
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,155 - $5,398
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,814 - $7,165

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Orlando to Lafayette.

Specialty moving services from Orlando, FL to Lafayette, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Orlando movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Lafayette, 75% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Orlando to Lafayette?

Louisiana Motor Transport Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Louisiana, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Orlando, FL to Lafayette, LA

Moving containers from Orlando, Florida, to Lafayette, Louisiana, cost between $1,129 and $3,634. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Lafayette. If you go over that window, storage in Orlando adds around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Orlando to Lafayette:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,129 - $1,912
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,393 - $2,819
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,924 - $3,634

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $75 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $149 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $697 in Orlando, FL, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Lafayette, LA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Orlando to Lafayette?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Orlando, FL to Lafayette, LA

Renting a moving truck for the 750-mile move from Orlando, Florida, to Lafayette, Louisiana, costs between $592 and $1,588, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $238 - $272
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Orlando daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.19

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Orlando to Lafayette based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $592 - $1,050
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $638 - $1,196
• 4+ bedrooms: $739 - $1,588

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Orlando, Florida, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $697.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $238 - $272 for the 750-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $60 and $324, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $149 per night for hotel stops on the 750-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $299 - $448.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Orlando to Lafayette?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Orlando, FL to Lafayette, LA

For larger DIY moves from Orlando, Florida, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Lafayette, Louisiana.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,126 and $2,143.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Orlando to Lafayette:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,016 - $1,721
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,126 - $2,143
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,539 - $2,791

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $75 and $149.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Orlando, Florida, for roughly five hours typically average $697.

What are the best freight companies from Orlando to Lafayette?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. A.R. Paquette & Co, Inc. (4.38/5 stars): A.R. Paquette & Co, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Orlando, FL vs Lafayette, LA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Lafayette, side by side with Orlando on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.